Holding steady.
Popularity of Izell since 1915
Babies named Izell per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1950, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Izell's real moment was 1938.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 14 |
| 1920s | 37 |
| 1930s | 83 |
| 1940s | 69 |
| 1950s | 108 |
| 1960s | 65 |
| 1970s | 77 |
| 1980s | 66 |
| 1990s | 94 |
| 2000s | 42 |
| 2010s | 17 |
| 2020s | 15 |
Meaning & origin
Izell is a rare American given name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1915. It reached its highest usage in 1938, though it never entered the top 1000 rankings. The name has remained stable in obscurity over the decades, with no recorded spike in recent years. Its origins are unclear, but it may be a respelling of Izel or an independent coinage. Izell was used predominantly for boys, and no top states are associated with the name due to its low frequency. The name's simplicity and strong consonant sound give it a distinctive quality.
Izell is a name of uncertain derivation. It may be a respelling of Izel, a short form of names like Isadore or Isabel, or a modern coinage combining the popular Iz- prefix with the -ell suffix. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1915 and saw modest use, peaking in 1938.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ike, Izy, Zell
Sibling names for Izell
Names that share Izell's style, for a brother or sister.
